Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Polish, Salicylic Acid Facial Exfoliator Polish for Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Suitable for Blackhead-Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free
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Arrives
Saturday, Aug 30
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
Brand: Paula's Choice
Item Form: Liquid
Skin Type: Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily
Product Benefits: Noticeably unclogs & clears pore congestion, combats blemishes, improves clarity, and smooths rough, bumpy texture. See more
Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 1.57 x 1.57 x 5.51 inches; 4 ounces
Item model number : 22010
Manufacturer : Paula's Choice
Best Sellers Rank: #38 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #1 in Facial Polishes
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Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 109,482 ratings
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Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
This product is hyped up quite a bit online/social media and I can see why. It's formulated well and is super effective (at least for me) for giving me firmer, clearer skin and smaller pores. This product is a little pricier for a girl looking for budget skincare products. There are effective dupes for much cheaper but regardless, this is a quality product and the pricing is not completely unreasonable. I would definitely buy this again. I have noticed a visible difference in my skin from using this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2025 by Maria
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
This product works wonders on my skin! I am so happy I decided to bite the bullet (especially for the price) and try it. I was struggling with 1-2 cheek acne that would become super red and inflamed. I could NOT get rid of it, and it felt like it kept coming back whenever I got it calmed down. I also have super mild acne around my chin that comes around my time of the month. I was previously using the salicylic acid from the ordinary 3x/week and as spot treatment as needed, which I think was just completely drying out my skin, and causing the cheek acne (I also think stress plays a part in this too). I came across PC salicylic acid and wanted to give it a try because of the cleaner ingredients. I was a little worried though because my skin is sensitive and on the dryer side, especially during winter months. It definitely took a while for me to figure out how many times a week I should be using this, but once I figured it out, my skin loved it! My sweet spot is using this 2x/week (and as an additional spot treatment on the “off nights” if I really need it) at night after I shower, making sure my face is dry before I apply it with my fingers. Yes, the drops go a long way, so be mindful of how much you are shaking out. The texture when applying it feels like a slippery water texture, and there is a super faint smell, which I don’t mind. I have been using this product for over 5 months and my cheek acne has gone away, largely because I think I am not drying my face out like I used to, and I have been learning to manage stress. I have also noticed that from switching to PC, my scars fade faster, my face feels overall brighter, and it honestly keeps my acne away for the most part. Being honest, yes, I did break out for like 2 weeks while adjusting to this product. After that, it’s been pretty smooth sailing! Don’t be afraid to try it and make it work for you and your skin type!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025 by telli
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
Great product and you see results on your skin within 3 weeks. I highly recommend it just be aware it will dry your skin a bit if used everyday. I use every other 2 days. It does minimize pores and gives a smooth texture.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2025 by Amazon Customer
Style: Travel Size - 1 Fl Oz
Great exfoliating toner to get rid of dead skin cells and reduce acne. Don’t use it everyday because it is powerful and will destroy the skin barrier. Bottle came in great condition with no shipping damages.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2025 by Soukaina Chaina
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
Here’s a polished 5‑star review for the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five-Star Review This exfoliant truly lives up to the hype! The 2% salicylic acid formula works gently yet powerfully to unclog pores, reduce blackheads, and refine skin texture. I started seeing smoother, clearer skin in just a few days. It also minimizes pore size and gives a subtle glow without irritation. The lightweight, water‑like texture absorbs quickly (though there’s a slight sticky feel that fades) and layers beautifully under moisturizer and SPF. While some users mentioned mild dryness at first, I found that using it 2–3 times weekly and following with hydration prevents any tightness. A real skincare game‑changer that’s become a staple in my routine!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2025 by Marina C.
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
My skin type: - Very Dry, easily dehydrated - Oily nose - Prone to stubborn acne and closed comedones - Redness on chin and cheeks (not rosacea) I already use a nightly Tretinoin cream (.04% concentration) to help with my acne and premature signs of aging but decided with my derm that incorporating a BHA would be a good idea to help with my seriously stubborn closed comedones and some irritating textural issues. It was between this and the Cerave SA lotion and I ultimately decided on this due to the higher concentration of salicylic acid. It's moisturizing, and feels sticky for the first 5-10 minutes after application but seems to sinks in to something of a satin finish on me and I can no longer feel it on my skin. You just have to be a little patient. My skin feels well hydrated and plump after it settles and looks really smooth and my pores aren't as obvious. It sits just fine under makeup for me but I'm not a new user to chemical exfoliants so I don't have lots of dead skin pilling up or sloughing off when I use it, my skin is, for the most part, already very smooth outside the acne and CCs. Occasionally I'll apply it further down my neck/decolletage than usual and WOW do I old skin just ball up and peel right away - it's so gross but also satisfying. So those that don't exfoliate often or are new to BHA/AHAs will likely have issues with foundation until their skin adjusts (but it will adjust). My advice in those cases is to either use this at night for the first few weeks or just accept going barefaced for a little while if you can. I'd strongly suggest not applying this product over anything that you feel does not dry down fully, the times I've attempted to use it after serums or heavier products it takes forever to sink in and sometimes never fully does. I save all my serums and essences for after this has absorbed and it's far easier to work with it as a result. My steps go like this most days: ACWell Licorice toner --- PC 2% BHA --- 10% Niacinamide serum --- TO Matryxil serum --- Secret Key Black Snail cream or Syn-ake cream w/ 3 drops Stratia Fortify oil --- Sunscreen. It works fairly quickly IMO, on my neck where I typically don't apply my Tret at night I noticed the peeling and balling of dead skin on day one and on my face where I have a patch of really awful CCs I noticed them getting smaller and smoother by around day 3-4. I'm going on about 8 days now and they're barely visible unless I'm right up in the mirror and feel as if they're almost gone when I touch my fingers to that area. I do have some slight peeling of the skin around my mouth and nose but it's not terrible (likely because I already exfoliate the heck out of my skin with the tret). Some tips and things keep in mind: 1) DO NOT RINSE IT OFF. I don't understand some of the top reviews advising people to do that, it says on the bottle not to rinse and nearly all chemical exfoliators are meant to be left on until the next cleansing specifically so they can do their job. If you rinse it off you're either going to prevent it from properly exfoliating or end up irritating the hell out of your skin. If you have oily skin and feel this might be heavy on you than you can probably just use this on bare skin and then sunscreen if you use in the AM or a lightweight lotion/cream and be done with it, but you need to leave it on your skin. 2) You have got to use sunscreen while you're using this product! Any BHA or AHA exfoliant causes increased sun sensitivity and you have to address that in your routine. You should already use sunscreen daily but it becomes a must when you incorporate a chemical exfoliator or you risk sun damage. 3) Less is more! Don't slop this on your face or soak a cotton pad in it, a little goes a long way and you'll be kicking yourself if you apply way too much and have to wait 20+ minutes for it to sink in. Use a shake or two and add more if needed but go easy. 4) Expect some irritation initially. Chemical exfoliants can be harsh and rough even on sturdy skin and you have to give yourself time to adjust. Over-exfoliation is a possibility but sometimes just introducing a BHA or AHA into your routine can cause some sensitivity. Don't panic and just be gentle to your skin. Use ceramides (like Cerave Skin Renewing cream) or fatty oils to soothe your face if needed and try to stay away from any harsh products or acids like Vitamin C right after applying this to avoid really burning your face.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020 by Audrey S.